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Originally Posted by michael lang View Post
With only 48K on your car I very seriously doubt there is anything wrong with your car's shocks. Having said that, if you feel the necessity to change the shocks and based on what you said how the car was used I would not go with anything stiffer than the HDs. I went from the stock suspension to a lowered car. It made a difference in the overall feel of the ride in that there was not as much roll or sway when cornering. A winter later I went to Bilstein Sports in front and rear, the difference in ride was huge. The car felt very planted on the road. If you plan on changing the ride height, do it after you install the shocks because once they are bolted in they will raise your car's body up. So much so it will make your car look like a 4X4.

You're probably right that the shocks are ok but I wouldn't mind a bit firmer ride. I guess with the cab chassis I am probably better off with nothing stiffer than the HDs. You definitely feel the cowl/chassis flex with these open top cars over rough and uneven surfaces. I am guessing my '87 probably has Boge shocks? Will the Bilsteins just slide right into the front strut assemblies without too much hassle?

What other bushings should I look at given the age of the car? I hear the Turbo tie rod kit is a popular upgrade but I do not know what the advantage to that upgrade would be on the car.
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